If you’re interested in seeing uptown Charlotte it is a 30-45 minute drive depending on where you’re staying. There are plenty of restaurants, greenways and night life to explore.
The Blue Ridge Parkway provides a beautiful drive through the mountains. If you are interested in taking a mountain excursion it’s about a two hour drive outside Charlotte. The Linn Cove Viaduct is one of the most famous stops along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and can be accessed from Blowing Rock or Asheville, NC.
If you’re interested in driving to the mountains, Blowing Rock is a cozy little mountain town near Boone and provides easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway.